Matthews sits in south Mecklenburg County right on the edge of Charlotte — an established suburb with a mix of 1980s and 1990s homes and newer builds that have gone up as the area has grown. It has a strong local identity, an active real estate market, and residents who tend to take care of their properties. All of that creates a specific set of junk removal needs: garages full of accumulated items from decades of homeownership, furniture being swapped out during renovations, estate cleanouts when aging parents downsize, and pre-listing clear-outs before homes go on the market. If you're in Matthews and you've got stuff to haul, here's exactly how the process works with County Junk Removal — from the first call to the empty driveway.
Step 1: Get Your Quote — Text a Photo or Call
The fastest way to get a price is to text a clear photo of your items to (980) 446-2900. Show us the pile, the room, or the items you need removed — whatever gives the clearest picture of the volume. We'll reply quickly with an estimate based on how much space your load will take in the truck.
You can also call us directly or fill out the form on our contact page. Most Matthews customers hear back the same day. When you reach out, you're talking to Erik or Henry — not a call center or an automated service. We'll give you a straight answer on price and availability.
Step 2: Schedule a Time That Works
We run Monday through Saturday, 8am to 6pm. Same-day and next-day slots come open regularly depending on the schedule. If you have a tight window — a listing going live on a specific date, a contractor starting demo on a certain morning, or movers arriving at a set time — let us know when you book and we'll work around it.
Matthews has a range of property types: established neighborhoods with older ranch homes, newer construction subdivisions, properties on larger lots, and infill homes on tighter sites. We work all of them. If access to your driveway or a side gate is tight, just mention it when you schedule and we'll plan accordingly.
Step 3: The Day of the Job
We arrive in a 2019 Isuzu NPR dump truck with a 17-cubic-yard bed. That's larger than the standard junk removal truck, which matters when you're doing a full garage cleanout, clearing out multiple rooms before a renovation, or handling an estate property with decades of accumulated items. Most Matthews jobs — even significant ones — fit in one trip.
You don't need to move anything to the curb or sort items ahead of time. We do all the heavy lifting from wherever the items are — second-floor bedroom, back of the garage, shed at the rear of the lot, attic access. Point us to it and we'll handle the carry-out. If you're still deciding what to keep when we arrive, that's fine too. A lot of Matthews cleanouts happen in real time as homeowners make decisions room by room. Tell us what goes and we'll load as you work through the rest.
After loading, we do a quick walkthrough with you to confirm everything's done, collect payment, and leave. No debris left behind, no mess, no follow-up cleanup needed on your end.
What Does Junk Removal Cost in Matthews?
Our pricing is all-in — labor, truck, and disposal included. There are no extra charges for stairs, long carries, or the number of items. Here's the full breakdown:
- Minimum load — $99 (a few pieces, a small pile that won't fill a quarter of the truck)
- 1/4 truck — $249 (several pieces of furniture, a stack of appliances, a partial room)
- 1/2 truck — $399 (one full room, a well-filled garage corner, or several bulky items)
- 3/4 truck — $549 (a substantial garage cleanout or multi-room clear)
- Full truck — $699 (full garage, whole-property cleanout, or estate-level volume)
Dense debris — concrete, brick, dirt, roofing shingles — is priced by weight rather than volume. If you have a mix of standard household items and heavy material, we'll quote both components upfront so there are no surprises when we arrive.
What Happens to Your Items After We Haul Them?
We sort as we load. Items in usable condition — furniture that's still solid, working appliances, tools, outdoor equipment, household goods in good shape — get set aside for donation or resale wherever possible. We work with donation partners in the area to keep reusable material out of the landfill.
What can't be reused is disposed of responsibly at approved facilities. If you have specific questions about how particular items get handled — an old TV, a mattress, a propane grill, paint cans — just ask when you call. We'll tell you upfront exactly what happens to each item.
What We Cannot Haul
There are a few categories we can't take regardless of location: household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, chemicals, pesticides), flammable or explosive materials, and biohazardous items. If you're not sure whether something qualifies, ask before we arrive. We'd rather sort it out ahead of time than show up and have to leave an item behind.
A Note for Matthews Homeowners
Matthews is the kind of community where properties are maintained and people take pride in their homes. We see a lot of cleanout work tied to real estate — sellers clearing out garages and storage areas before listing, buyers who inherited stuff from the previous owner, and homeowners making room for renovations or upgrades. We also see estate work as the original owners of homes built in the eighties and nineties start to downsize or transition.
Whatever the reason, the process is simple. Text a photo to (980) 446-2900, get a price, and we'll be there. Visit our Matthews service page for more on what we handle in this area.